SJMA is home to the ASML Next Gen Stage for San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2026, presented by San Jose Jazz. Each day, enjoy an afternoon of up-and-coming student and youth bands from across the South Bay. ASML Next Gen Stage is emceed by Dr. Troy Davis, Director of Instrumental Music and Jazz Studies at West Valley College.
The Museum’s galleries are open free of charge all weekend. Performances start at 12pm in the Wendel Education Center, located next to the Museum café.
Saturday, Aug 8 Schedule
12pm: Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Vocal Ensemble
1:15pm: Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Big Band Ensemble
2:15pm: Jazz Education Ensemble
3:15pm: SJZ High School All Stars
4–5:30pm: SJMA Next Gen Jazz Jam
Sunday, Aug 9 Schedule
12pm: Mr. Clifford’s Young Jazz All Stars
1pm: East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars
2pm: Demo 3
3pm: Summer Jazz Camp Ensemble
4pm: San Jose Youth Symphony
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 8, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:30pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Aug 9, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)